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- 1. Multiple ChoiceThe invisible lines that run east-west and north-south to form an imaginary grid over the planet earth which are used for finding locationsCartographyPrime MeridianLatitude and Longitude LinesGeography Lines
- 2. Multiple ChoiceThe unit of measurement used for latitude and longitude; the symbol is a small circle found to the upper right of a coordinateCardinal DirectionsAbsolute LocationDegreesHemisphere
- 3. Multiple ChoiceWhen we use latitude and longitude lines to find a place's exact position on earth it is called this.Intermediate DirectionsEquatorMapquestAbsolute Location
- 4. Multiple ChoiceNorth, South, East, and WestIntermediate DirectionsCardinal Directions
- 5. Multiple ChoiceNorthwest, Northeast, Southwest, SoutheastIntermediate DirectionsCardinal DirectionsArtifacts
- 6. Multiple ChoiceHalf of the earth or half of a sphereHemisphereEquatorPrime MeridianAxis
- 7. Multiple Choice0° degrees latitude linePrime MeridianTropic of CancerTropic of CapricornEquator
- 8. Multiple Choice0° degrees longitude lineEquatorTropic of CancerTropic of CapricornPrime Meridian
- 9. Multiple ChoiceThe science of creating or designing mapsChemistryNavigationCartographyGeography
- 10. Multiple ChoiceLocation, Place, Movement, Regions, and Human Environment InteractionGeologyPhysical GeographyPolitical GeographyFive Themes of Geography
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe science of studying ancient history or prehistoryGeographyArchaeologyBiologyZoology
- 12. Multiple ChoiceAn ancient object such as an arrowhead, a bone, tool, or weapon that tells us about the pastArtisticHistory ClueArtifactSatellite
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe science of studying the earth and all of its features (such as landforms, bodies of water, cultures of people, and how people interact with their environment)GeographyRadiocarbon DatingDegreesBiology
- 14. Multiple Choice
Tool on a map that shows cardinal directions and intermediate directionsMap KeyCompass RoseMap ScaleMap Distortion - 15. Multiple ChoiceThe scientific procedure used to determine how old organic material isRadio BiologyChemistry PatchingRadiocarbon DatingCardinal Dating
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe largest of the 7 continentsAfricaSouth AmericaAustraliaAsia
- 17. Multiple ChoiceTool on a map that explains all of the symbols found on that map.Geographical DictionaryScaleCompass RoseMap Key or Map Legend
- 18. Multiple ChoiceThe largest of the 4 oceans.Pacific OceanAtlantic OceanIndian OceanArctic Ocean
- 19. Multiple ChoiceA map that shows features of the planet earth such as mountains, lakes, valleys, deserts, and rivers.Political MapPhysical Map
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA map that shows man-made boundaries such as states, cities, and capitals.Political MapPhysical Map
- 21. Multiple ChoiceGlobal Positioning System used for navigation (e.g. in our cars and even on our phones)Compass RoseDistortionGPSXYZ
- 22. Multiple ChoiceHeight above sea level.DistortionCartographyArchaeologyElevation
- 23. Multiple Choice
The highest mountain peak in the world.
K2
Mount Everest
Mt. Aconcongua
Pikes Peak
- 24. Multiple Choice
If I were to get on a plane in Miami, Florida and I traveled to New York City which direction did I go?
South
West
East
North
- 25. Multiple Choice
The national capital of the United States is ___________.
Washington
Philadelphia
Lincoln
Washington D.C.
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